Easy Greasy Fries

Easy Greasy Fries

potatoes -- 1 large per person (I like russets for fries)

canola oil

salt

It's that simple!

Evan begs me for french fries!  I realize there is a lot of oil & we try not to fry very often, but who can resist a plate of homemade fries! Now, this is the simple version! No fancy spices, though you could sure add some!  No, fancy batters, though you could always go for an egg wash & flour.  This is just plain old potatoes, oil & salt!

So, peel your potatoes and cut into thin slices.  Now, if you think of it ahead of time, they say that chilling them overnight in a cold icebath makes them more crunchy and takes away some starch.  I think they are fine just cut & put in the hot oil.

Heat you heavy skillet on Med/High heat with enough oil to just cover the fries.  When it's just ready to sizzle drop in the potatoes. ( You can test by putting the end of a wooden spoon in and see if it bubbles.  Or, just put a little drop of water and see if it crackles.)

Let them get golden brown on one side & then turn them to keep them perfect on all sides.  They are done when fork tender.  I usually have to do two batches & the first batch is usually 1/2 gone before dinner, but that's the fun of fries!  Add salt just as soon as they come out of the oil.  Now, don't cover or they are sure to get soggy!